Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE BISTRO TOO INVERNESS

108 W MAIN ST · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 24, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3253627
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8091600
DBPR license1901338

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 24, 2023 1:03 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 24, 2023 3:45 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over salmon in reach in freezer. Raw shell eggs above canned beverages in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 9 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine in prep area

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. steak (56F – Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F – Cold Holding); goat cheese (50F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (56F – Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F – Cold Holding); goat cheese (50F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F – Cold Holding) Operator states the door to the cooler was open overnight, no temperature monitoring being conducted. see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato soup (109F – Hot Holding)

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap, paper towels or hand wash sign at hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator stocked all items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. bolognese sauce dated 2/13 operator pulled from freezer 3/23

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Flour, chicken salad in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Chocolate milk in glass good reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep area. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.